Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

As a Juvenile Facility Security Officer - Patrol in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic government location where you will help manage access control, monitor entry points, and support security-related operations through visible presence, routine patrols, and strong communication. In this driving post, you will provide professional customer service while helping to protect people and property. Bring your reliability, teamwork, and integrity to a role where your contributions truly matter every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures for access control at a government location, including greeting visitors, verifying identification, and directing authorized individuals according to post instructions.
• Monitor entry and exit points, help to deter unauthorized access, and document visitor, staff, contractor, and delivery activity in required logs and/or electronic systems.
• Respond to incidents, policy concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site personnel and/or public officials as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, and perimeter areas, paying attention to restricted spaces, doors, gates, and other access control points.
• Support daily operations by following key control, credential handling, and property check procedures, and reporting unusual activity, maintenance concerns, and/or security-related issues according to site protocols.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• A minimum of 6 months of security-related experience is required.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• X-ray screening experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Why Join Us:

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

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